Young tennis player Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff took Wimbledon by storm this year. Although she was defeated by Simona Halep of Romania in a round of 16, the 15-year-old Atlanta native’s run in the British tournament was historic.
It all began when Gauff competed in the wildcard qualifiers. She was the 12th youngest to get the opportunity, but the only one to qualify for the tournament’s main draw. In the last of her qualifying games, she defeated Greet Minnen of Belgium 6-1, 6-1. ... read more »

PARIS (AP) — This was one mistake too far for Serena Williams.
Sure, the bad backhand put her behind only 15-30 at the outset of the second set of her opening match at Roland Garros on Monday. ... read more »

As a result of the $10.6 billion acquisition deal, Allen’s company, Entertainment Studios, announced that it will buy four local stations from Bayou City Broadcasting for $165 million, according to Variety. ... read more »

In 1916, the American Tennis Association (ATA) was founded when Black people were being banned from USLTA-sanctioned events. They began an annual national championship tournament a year later. Around Margaret Peters and Matilda Roumania Peters were born, Margaret in 1915 and Matilda in 1917. ... read more »

How sick is Coach Nick Saban? Alabama Crimson Tide are after the 44-16 upset by the Clemson Tigers in the game of the year. There is no looking back today. Coach Dabo Swinney, who should play him in a movie? The Clemson Tigers roared and Alabama was rolled. The Tide may have to look away. Clemson and the NFL Trevor Lawrence can’t wait for him. Here are some games are dock for this week are on tab. Alabama vs. Clemson. QB Philiphia Eagles’s Nick Folies miss him in rookie play. ... read more »

The Women’s Tennis Association announced changes that approve Serena Williams fashion choices on the court. “Leggings and mid-thigh-length compression shorts may be worn with or without a skirt, ... read more »

Nike has touched off a furor by wading into football's national anthem debate with an ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, the former 49ers quarterback who was the first athlete to kneel during "The Star-Spangled Banner'' to protest police brutality against Blacks and hasn't played a game since 2016. ... read more »